US Bridges

SH 46 over Little Mill Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950021602043

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
170 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
19,908
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46 over Little Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 46 over Little Mill Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,908 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,540 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesSH 46
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location1.2 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 46
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59911, -98.0051
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,908 (2020)
Projected traffic29,540 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46 over Little Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 19,908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 46 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.